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2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and SLS AMG Safety Cars

Mercedes-Benz has prepared to special vehicles, which will take a part at the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship in Melbourne. This is the starting event and it will be held on March 25-27^th.

The Official F1 Safety Car will be SLS AMG with some modifications and the Official F1 Medical Car is going to be special C 63 AMG Estate. AMG has been continuously active in Formula 1 for 15 years.

SLS AMG Safety Car is driven by 39 year old German racing driver Bernd Maylander, who has been doing this work for FIA since 2000. During the racing, SLS AMG Safety Car will be on stand by in the pit lane and in case of emergency, it will take control of the situation fastly.

C 63 AMG Estate has been a Medical car from 2008 to 2010. The new one features AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission. The special car follows the F1 cars during the starting lap, because this is the most critical phase of the race.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

March 23, 2011

Holden Cruze SS

Holden is soon release a sports version of Cruze, which is named SS. The car will compete directly against the hot hatchbacks – Ford Focus ST and Mazda3 MPS.

The vehicle will be offered in both body styles with four and five-doors. Because, Holden is the Australian “Chevrolet”, Cruze SS will be the same like the Cruze Z-Spec Concept, which was unveiled at the 2010 SEMA Motor Show,

Holden Cruze will be powered by Opel Astra’s engine and to match the competition, probably, it will be a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 290PS (213 kW). For maximum performance, Cruze SS will also have a sport-tuned suspension and a revised steering system.

Holden Cruze SS is expected to be exhibited at the Australian International Motor Show and hopefully to be launched later this year.

Source: Wolrdcarfans

March 23, 2011

Lingenfelter Performance Dodge Challenger

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering offers a special Supercharger Package for 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger. It suits to both – Hemi 5.7 litre and 6.1 litre engines.

The performance package includes a Magnuson TVS 2300 intercooled supercharger system, a 160 degree thermostat, properly sized fuel injectors and a high flow air intake system. The result is 500whp and 607Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque at just 6 psi (0.4 bar) boost.

Lingenfelter 6.1L Challenger set a best record of 12.03 seconds at 193 km/h (120 mph) at the Muncie Dragway in Indiana.

The installation of the package takes 1-2 weeks with a pre-scheduled appointment. The tuning company offers 3-year/36 000-mile warranty.

Source: Lingenfelter Performance

March 22, 2011

Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid

Fisker has announced that Karma Plug-in Hybrid is in production. Actually, the customers in the US and Europe will be able to buy their vehicles in the next month. The price is $88 000, which is $21 000 cheaper than Tesla Roadster.

The company will produce more than 7000 units, because they want to keep the quality at perfect level. Fisker was founded by auto designer Henrik Fisker, who worked for BMW. He is well-know with his famous creations – Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and BMW Z8.

Fisker Karma is powered by 408PS (300 kW) hybrid system, which delivers supreme performance at nearly no cost. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and the fuel consumption will be just 2.4 liters per 100 km (100 mpg) and emission of just 83 g/km of CO2.

Source: Fisker

March 22, 2011

Mansory BMW 7-Series F01/F02

Mansory now offers a tuning program for BMW 7-Series F01. The program includes both – styling and performance packages.

The exterior improvements feature a new front bumper with integrated LEDs, carbon fiber kidney grille and carbon fiber GT splitters. At the rear, Mansory installed a roof spoiler, a new apron, diffuser and stainless steel exhaust system.

The performance kit offers power increasing for both the 750i and the powerful 760iL.

The smaller 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 490PS (360 kW) and 720Nm (531 lb-ft). The results are thanks to an ECU re-map and CAI (Cold Air Intake) system.

The brutal 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 now has 640PS (470 kW) and 920Nm (678 lb-ft), which is an increase of 96PS and 170Nm over the factory power. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, top speed remains 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Mansory F01 stands on 10J x 22” rims fitted with 265/35 R22 performance tires at the front and 295/30 R22 at the rear.

The interior boasts new sport steering wheel, leather or Alcantara with wood or carbon trims.

Source: Mansory

March 22, 2011

Audi A8 L with LTE technology

Audi has exclusively took-off the wraps on its even more technologically-advanced variant of the long-wheelbase Audi A8 luxury saloon, which is ready to offer passengers up to 100Mbps transfer via its broadband internet with long-term evolution (LTE) technology. (more…)

March 22, 2011

Aston Martin Virage

Aston Martin has released the first video footage of its astonishining 2011 Aston Martin Virage Volante. Premiered at the recently finished Geneva Motor Show, the sleek-shaped, all-new Virage sits between the Aston Martin’s DB9 model and the flagship DBS. (more…)

March 22, 2011

BRABUS iBusiness2 – Mercedes S-Class

BRABUS premieres iBusiness 2.0, the second version of its extraordinary Apple-packed “office on wheels”. (more…)

March 22, 2011

Loder1899 Ford C-max

Loder1899 has released an exclusive, beautifying program for the Ford’s compact MPV – C-Max, fitting it with sleeker style, aggressiveness and extra power kick. (more…)

March 22, 2011

Prior Design 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe

Prior Design has revealed a special styling package for the 2012 BMW 6er Coupe (F12).

The exterior upgrades includes a new front bumper with large air intakes, LED lights and carbon fiber lip spoiler. There is also a new front hood and the grille kidneys are painted in black. The package also includes new side skirts and rear bumper with black areas around the exhaust tips. Prior design has also added a small air diffuser.

Prior Design 2012 BMW 6er Coupe stands on huge rims finished in matte black to complete the brutal exterior vision.

There are no words about the pricing or Performance packages.

Source: Prior Design

March 21, 2011

Chevrolet Colorado Concept

Colorado Concept will be exhibited by Chevrolet at the Bangkok International Motor Show. One thing is for sure – the truck looks gorgeous!

Chevrolet Colorado Concept features big grille, polished aluminum accents and LED headlights. The concept also has an extended-cab, a body-color tonneau cover and 20” alloy wheels with Cooper Zeon off-road tires.

The interior boasts a motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster, leather seats, dark wood trim, and chrome accents. There are also a dual-zone climate control system and a multimedia system with a 7” touchscreen display.

Chevrolet Colorado is powered by a 2.8-liter turbodiesel mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, which is very strange, because the trucks usually come with automatic. The power is put on the road through AWD system.

Chevy will launch the production model in Thailand later this year.

Source: Chevrolet

March 21, 2011

2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG will have its official debut at the New York Auto Show next month. However, the manufacturer has revealed the model a little earlier. The monster will compete its true nightmare – BMW E92 M3.

C63 AMG is powered by the famous 6.2 liter V8 engine with 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is electronically limiter to 250km/h (155 mph). However, the car will easily go up to 300 km/h. The big engine is not so thirsty – 12.0 l/100 km on combined cycle.

If this power is not enough, you can order AMG Performance Package, which boosts the engine to 487PS (358 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). The acceleration is slightly increasd 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h.

The interior boasts AMG sports seats, door panel centers and armrests upholstered in black designo leather with contrasting porcelain seams on the sports seats. It also has AMG performance steering wheel.

The exterior features AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matt black. An exclusive option is available – a matt finish in designo magno night black or diamond white metallic BRIGHT.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is priced at €72 590. . The optional AMG Performance package costs additional €7116.20.

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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe:

	C 63 AMG Coupé
Displacement	6208 cc
Bore x stroke	102.2 x 94.6 mm
Compression ratio	11.3 : 1
Output	336 kW (457 hp) at 6800 rpm 358 kW (487 hp) at 6800 rpm*
Max. torque	600 Nm at 5000 rpm
Engine weight (dry)	195 kg 192 kg*
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	12.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions	280 g/km
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h	4.5 s 4.4 s*
Top speed	250 km/h**

* with AMG performance package; ** electronically limited
Options:

AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres

AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres

AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in matt black with a high-gloss finish on the rim flange, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres

AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package

AMG rear axle differential lock

AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/high-gloss black piano lacquer

Illuminated AMG door sill panels

AMG floor mats

Safety features:

ABS anti-lock braking system (standard)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist (optional)

Active Lane Keeping Assist (optional)
Active Blind Spot Assist (optional)
ATTENTION ASSIST (standard)
DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS (optional)
Electronic Stability Program ESP® (standard)
Headlamp Assist (standard)
Speed Limit Assist (optional)
ntelligent Light Systems ILS (optional)
PARKTRONIC including Parking Guidance (optional)
PRE-SAFE® (optional)
PRE-SAFE® Brake (optional)
Lane Keeping Assist (optional)
Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed control (standard)
Blind Spot Assist (optional)

Source: Mercedes

March 21, 2011

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